Avis de décès de Joan-Patricia-Mary Milwarde-Yates - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

MILWARDE-YATES Joan Patricia Mary (nee Homer) Sept. 1, 1913 Jan. 18, 2008 Passed away peacefully at Victoria General Hospital. Predeceased by her husband, Wilton and brother, Fred. Survived by brother, Jack; son, Devlyn; nephews, John (Ina) and David; grandchildren, Dianne (Gary) and Joshua. Born in Victoria, Joan graduated from St. Margaret's School in 1929. She was a pioneer, cougar hunter, logger and farmer, residing in Metchosin nearly all of her life. Always courageous, controversial & outspoken, Joan was a free spirit who loved farming, hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. She was a woman who lived & worked in a man's world during hard times. She crossed the paths of many people during her lifetime and left lasting memories with most of them. Special thanks to Dr. Neil Boyle and staff at VGH. An informal remembrance drop-in will be held in the home of Peter & Jane Hammond at 5447 Rocky Point Rd., Metchosin on Feb. 26, 2008 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Firearms Assn., P.O. Box 52183, Edmonton, AB., T6G 2T5. 445697